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Up until a few years ago, there was only one way to effectively remove fat cells from the bodyliposuction. Patients would go under-the-knife (and under anesthesia) for a few hours, and after the surgery was completed, they would have to wear compressive garments with a drain until the body adapted to its new, slimmer shape. While traditional liposuction has its benefits, those seeking to contour their bodies without surgery now have new options for tackling those stubborn fat deposits.
One of the more recent advancements in lipolysis procedures is CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ, a non-invasive method that uses targeted cooling to kill fat cells without needles, incisions or downtime. CoolSculpting is an alternative to laser lipolysis procedure like SmartLipo in New Jersey as well as to traditional invasive liposuction methods.
How is CoolSculpting different from traditional liposuction?
With all the different fat removal techniques available, I receive many questions about CoolSculpting at my New Jersey plastic surgery practice. CoolSculpting is not a form of liposuction because no incisions or fat "suctioning" is required. It does achieve similar results, however. CoolSculpting uses selective cooling to freeze fat cells, which eventually die and are processed out by the body's natural waste removal system.
For patients who have small amounts of fat, CoolSculpting can provide the ideal solution. The procedure can be completed in about an hour for each treatment area, and since the procedure is non-invasive, it requires no anesthesia, meaning you can return to your daily activities immediately after your treatment is completed.
Are people satisfied with CoolSculpting?
Most people who undergo CoolSculpting are very satisfied with their results, and many return to have additional areas treated after discovering how effective and easy CoolSculpting can be. Most patients experience only a mild degree of redness and swelling after treatment, which vanishes within that day.
Most of my patients experience no side-effects from the treatment. There have been instances where patients experience some discomfort after treatment, describing a numb sensation where they were treated, but this usually fades within a few days. Comfort level with the procedure will vary from patient to patient, but most do not experience any discomfort.
What are the benefits?
CoolSculpting offers effective slimming results without the anesthesia, drugs, and downtime involved in surgery. Targeting those frustrating fatty deposits that diet and exercise can't always eliminate, this non-invasive treatment requires only a short amount of time, and you will not need to worry about any special care after the painless treatment.
During the CoolSculpting procedure, patients will read, watch movies or relax while the machine does the work. After their treatment, they can return to their regular routines.
Following that first treatment, patients gradually see improvement over the next few weeks, with the maximum benefits appearing within 60 to 90 days after treatment. Usually, the improvement can be about a 20% reduction in the fat layer below the skin.
To discover how CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ can help you, I recommend that you talk to your doctor to determine if it is the right procedure for you.
